How To Fix VE551 - No printer stored in user master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 551

• Message text: No printer stored in user master

What causes this issue?

The print parameters are supposed to be determined from the user
defaults fixed for the current user.
No printer is entered under the user defaults for user &v1&.

System Response

The output is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Enter an output device in the user defaults for user &v1&, or select
other print parameters in Customizing for output type &v2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VE551 - No printer stored in user master ?

  The SAP error message VE551 "No printer stored in user master" typically occurs when a user tries to print a document but does not have a default printer assigned in their user profile. This can happen in various SAP modules, including SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  No Printer Assigned: The user does not have a default printer set in their user master record.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have been properly configured or updated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or set a printer.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VE551 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Assign a Default Printer:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID for which you want to set the printer and click on the "Display" button.
  Navigate to the "Defaults" tab.
  In the "Output Device" field, enter the name of the printer you want to set as default or select it from the list of available printers.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the printer you are trying to set is correctly configured in the SAP system.
  You can check printer settings using transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration).
  Verify that the printer is active and available for use.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the printer.
  Check the user's roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 after attempting to print.
  
  
  
  Test Printing:
  
  After setting the default printer, test the printing functionality to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  User Master Record: This is where user-specific settings, including default printers, are stored.
  
  
  Printer Configuration: Ensure that the printer is properly configured in the SAP system and is connected to the network.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to printer issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VE551 error and successfully print documents from SAP.